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Rudi Pettersen holds up an official document signed by U.S. President William McKinley in 1900. A document signed by Theodore Roosevelt rests on the table. Both documents were found in the family garage.

Life

Islander finds hidden history in family garage

Rudi Pettersen was just looking for space to park a scooter in his family’s garage. What he found…

Sports

Bainbridge golfers of all ages headed to state

Several Bainbridge golfers scored well enough in the two-day District 3 tournament this week to qualify for state.…

News

Bainbridge Hearing Examiner denies appeal of Strawberry Plant Park project

Bainbridge Hearing Examiner Margaret Klockars issued a decision Wednesday, rejecting an appeal of the city's determination of non-significance…

A fisherman enjoys calm water off Fay Bainbridge State Park. Temperatures topped 100 degrees on Bainbridge Wednesday.

Life

As temperatures heat up, city opens cooling stations

With temperatures expected to reach the high 90s this week, the city has opened several air conditioned “cooling…

Mercer Island catcher Aidan Plummer looks for the call at home as Bainbridge Island runner Blake Swanson runs to home during action Tuesday.

News

Majors lose first game in state tournament on a walk-off hit

Just three outs away from a spot in the semifinals of the state tournament, the Bainbridge Majors all-star…

BHS 1969 graduate Brian Siler receives his diploma from principal Fred Gunther.

Life

Calling all Bainbridge High School graduates of 1969

It’s been 40 years since the Bainbridge High School class of 1969 crossed the stage to receive diplomas…

News

Wanted: Bainbridge Ferry Advisory Committee member

Volunteers are needed to fill an open position on the Bainbridge Ferry Advisory Committee, a citizen group that…

Richard Pearl

Obituaries

Richard Pearl

Richard “Dick” Pearl, of Bainbridge Island, died peacefully at home on July 28 surrounded by his family. He…

News

Task force challenges islanders to use energy efficiently

In response to a utility provider’s complaint that the island needs a new electrical substation to deal with…

News

Overheated kiln flue caused Eagledale Park fire

A Bainbridge Fire Department investigation has concluded that an overheated pottery kiln flue caused the fire that destroyed…

Letters to the Editor

Only accountability will regain citizens’ respect | Letters | July 24

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Letters to the Editor

School district strives to save taxpayers’ dollars | Letters | July 24

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Letters to the Editor

It’s best for community for Ratepayers’ lawsuit to disappear | Letters | July 24

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